blood-red iris
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I. sanguinea is a rhizomatous perennial to 90cm tall, with long, erect, narrow leaves and unbranched stems bearing 2-3 reddish-purple flowers 6-8cm wide in early summer, the falls with yellowish-orange hafts
Scientific classification
- Species
- blood-red iris (Iris sanguinea)
- Genus
- Iris
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blood-red iris
Distribution map
S. Siberia to Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of blood-red iris
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blood-red iris care guide
- Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering
Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Lift rhizomes and plant immediately in the flowering site from midsummer to early autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in a well-drained, neutral to acid loam in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to aphid-borne viruses, bacterial soft rot and grey moulds; see Iris diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and thrips
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